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Spinach pasta bake

⏱ Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min❄ Freezes up to 3 months
Portions:
4

Ingredients

Penne450g
Olive oil1 tbsp
Onion, chopped1
Garlic cloves, crushed1
Chopped tomatoes600g
Dried basil1 tsp
Dried oregano1 tsp
Spinach270g
Ricotta cheese170g
Mozzarella, grated170g
Parmesan, grated40g

Method

  1. 1.Place the penne in a large pan and pour over boiling water to cover. Cook according to packet instructions until just tender.
  2. 2.While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in another pan over medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, until softened.
  3. 3.Add the chopped tomatoes, dried basil and dried oregano and stir to combine. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer while you prepare the other elements.
  4. 4.When the pasta is almost cooked, add the spinach to the pan and cook for 1 minute, until wilted, then drain and rinse the pasta and spinach through a colander.
  5. 5.Transfer the pasta and spinach mixture to a large baking dish. Pour over the sauce, then add all of the ricotta and half of the mozzarella. Stir the mixture until really well combined, then scatter over the remaining mozzarella and all of the parmesan.

How to cook

  1. 1.Bake at 180°C (fan 160°C) / gas mark 4 for 25-30 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Serve hot.